Union President Advocates for Fire District Formation in Eugene and Springfield
EUGENE, OR – During a press conference on Sept. 2, Brett Deedon, President of IAFF Local 851, urged the cities of Eugene and Springfield to establish a joint fire district.
In traffic news, one lane of OR 58 has reopened 11 miles east of McCredie Springs at milepost 56, following a crash that previously closed the roadway. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), delays remain significant, ranging from 20 minutes to 2 hours. Travelers are advised to consider alternate routes or postpone their trips, as westbound traffic continues to be congested in the area.
This story was updated on Sept. 23.
Haleigh Kochanski is a reporter for The Register-Guard. Contact her at HKochanski@gannett.com.